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A fabulous four bedroom extended detached bungalow superbly situated at the end of a peaceful road adjoining the beautiful rolling South Oxfordshire countryside while offering accommodation to a grand scale including a 40ft reception hall.
With Emmer Green shops within a mile and less than 3 miles from Reading station. High quality fittings throughout.
No chain DETAILED DESCRIPTION A fine four bedroom detached bungalow extended to provide accommodation to a grand scale offering flexibility with high quality fittings, peacefully positioned with far-reaching views to the Chiltern Hills AONB.
Benefitting from a level and secluded garden with excellent outside studio/annex, garage and parking.
Emmer Green shops within a mile and Reading Station can be freely accessed within three miles SITUATION Emmer Green is the northernmost suburban neighbourhood of Reading, situated approximately two miles north of the town centre.
Originally a small village, it has expanded significantly over the years and is now a predominantly residential area forming part of the wider Caversham community.
The area benefits from its own shopping precinct and post office, while its well regarded schools include The Hill Primary School, Emmer Green Primary School and Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre.
Emmer Green's northern boundary adjoins the picturesque South Oxfordshire countryside, providing easy access to scenic walking routes, dog walks, trail running paths, cycle trails and attractive countryside rambles.
Nearby Clayfield Copse Nature Reserve offers a popular woodland setting, along with football pitches, tennis courts and open green spaces for recreation and leisure.
Caversham is a highly sought after district of Reading, known for its strong sense of community and distinct village atmosphere.
Bordered by the River Thames to the south, it combines the charm of a village setting with the convenience of being within walking distance of Reading town centre and its mainline railway station, offering excellent transport links to London and beyond ENTRANCE Oak style front door to 40FT.
RECEPTION HALL Spreading the length of the original bungalow, with radiator, built in cloaks cupboard, overhead lantern window and built in utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer above, linen cupboard and access to loft space above with loft ladder and loft lighting EXTENDED LIVING ROOM With twin side aspect windows, part vaulted ceiling with rear roof window and elevated laundry rack, radiator and wood burning stove Opening onto DINING AREA with room for large table and chairs, wall mounted fitted units, radiator and rear double glazed bi-fold doors to garden EXTENDED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Fitted in two-tone units comprising one and a half bowl non-scratch sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, further range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units and drawers with contrasting work surfaces and surrounds, inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and integrated oven below, plumbing for dishwasher, space for American style fridge/freezer, room for preparation table CLOAKROOM With W.C., wash hand basin, cupboard space and extractor BEDROOM ONE With front aspect double glazed window, radiator, sliding doors to walk in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.
Sliding doors to EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising corner tiled shower, wash hand basin with floating drawers, W.C., side aspect obscure double glazed window, contrasting tiled walls and heated towel rail BEDROOM TWO With front aspect double glazed window, radiator and full width range of triple fitted wardrobes with floor to ceiling sliding doors BEDROOM THREE With side aspect double glazed window and radiator BEDROOM FOUR/FAMILY ROOM With rear double glazed corner window and radiator BATHROOM Comprising tile encased bath with hand shower, wash hand basin, W.C., contrasting tiled walls, radiator, side aspect double glazed window OUTSIDE The property benefits from the end corner position of the road abutting directly onto the beautiful rolling countryside, providing excellent screening and seclusion and far reaching views Adjacent to the property is a large composite decking area leading around the side of the property With a further paved area with wide front to rear access via a timber gate, garden store and timber fenced enclosures, outside water tap and power Beyond the decking area the property extends onto lawned grounds with natural wild flowers and bordering shrubs and mature hedging Raised sleeper enclosed beds with options for vegetables, herbs etc., greenhouse and gateway provides access to further garden storage with potting shed and rear gate There is also a superb fully insulated studio office annexe timber construction with double glazed units providing a variety of use with work space, living area, dining area, kitchen area with non scratch sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, base and eye level units, work surface plus W.C.
and wash hand basin.
To the other side of the property is a further court yard style garden with paved floor, laundry drying area containing retractable Brabantia clothes lines, rear access to garage, timber fenced enclosure with mature hedging with a southerly aspect and excellent seclusion In all the gardens enjoy an easterly aspect directly on the Berkshire/South Oxfordshire border OUTSIDE The front of the property is entered via a block paved driveway leading to GARAGE With up and over door, power and light with parking in front.
There is also a pea shingled hardstanding for further vehicles FRONT GARDEN Natural wild flowers and hedged borders with block paved pathway leading to front door AERIEL PHOTOS PLEASE NOTE Assisted solar panel energy provide significant income - details of monthly energy bills on request TENURE Freehold SCHOOL CATCHMENT Caversham Park Primary School Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre COUNCIL TAX Band E FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE We are pleased to be able to offer the services of an Independent Mortgage Adviser who can access a variety of mortgage rates from leading Banks and Building Societies.
For a free, no obligation discussion or quote, please contact Stuart Milton, our mortgage adviser, on LOCATION This image is for indicative purposes and cannot be relied upon as wholly correct
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